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Real Talk with Lisa Sonni: Relationships Uncensored

Lisa Sonni
Domestic Violence
Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Mental Health
Patriarchy
Gaslighting
Abusive Relationships
Coercive Control
Narcissism
Parenting
Psychology
Misogyny
Relationships
Abuse Recovery
Trauma Bonds
Trauma Bonding
Relationship Dynamics
Gender Roles
Therapy
Sexual Coercion

This is the podcast your abuser doesn’t want you to hear.

Hosted by relationship coach and abuse recovery educator Lisa Sonni, Real Talk pulls back the curtain on toxic and abusive dynamics, romantic relationships, familial, and friendships. This is the raw truth no one else is saying out loud. No sugarcoating. No “just leave” advice.

Just real stories, real insight, and real talk—so you can f... more

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Nadine Macaluso
Therapist, trauma-bond expert, author of Run Like Hell
Therapist, author
Episode: I Survived a Con Artist. Here's How Abuse Works | S4E7
Chantel Hyde
Canada's dating coach
Canada's Dating Coach
Episode: Character Isn’t Chemistry: How to Stop Falling for Sparks and Start Seeing Who He Really Is | Chantel Hyde S4E5
Robin Stern
Therapist, author, and co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
Episode: 5 Covert Gaslighting Tactics That Make You Question Your Own Reality | Dr. Robin Stern | S4E3
Emma Davey
Trauma-informed MBA, CP counsellor
Based in the UK
Episode: How Abusive Men Make You Think You're the Abuser | Emma Davey | S4E2
Bill Eddy
Attorney, therapist, mediator and expert on high-conflict personalities
High Conflict Institute
Episode: Why Narcissists Explode When You Set Boundaries | Bill Eddy on High Conflict Escalation | S4E1
Dr. Les Carter
Anti-misogyny expert referenced in episode
Episode: “It’s Not Confusion” Why Abusive Behavior Feels Unclear (But Isn’t) | S3EP16
Brent MacLerie
Therapist
Episode: “It’s Not Confusion” Why Abusive Behavior Feels Unclear (But Isn’t) | S3EP16
Aishia Grevenberg
Therapist
Episode: “It’s Not Confusion” Why Abusive Behavior Feels Unclear (But Isn’t) | S3EP16
Dr. Peter Salerno
Doctor and commentator on abusive dynamics
Episode: “It’s Not Confusion” Why Abusive Behavior Feels Unclear (But Isn’t) | S3EP16

Host

Lisa Sonni
Host of Real Talk with Lisa Sonni: Relationships Uncensored

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Lisa is a Reliable Source ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Being a survivor herself, Lisa knows what it’s like to be in a relationship with an abuser. She goes above and beyond to do her research and is a very reliable source. I love how real she is. Thank you Lisa for all that you do! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love, Betty Guerra
    United States5 months ago
  • Most edifying content available

    I can feel Lisa’s passion for helping women recover from abuse. She’s angry and very direct because this is literally killing women.

    Her personal anecdotes hit me so hard and I thank her for sharing them. I had that experience of taking to myself in the mirror trying to leave a trauma bond when I was eight years old. The trauma bond was with my abusive mom. The normalisation of abuse primed me for abusive relationships as an adult. I didn’t even realise what abuse meant until a few months ago. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat Lilith Jones
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent Take on Emotional Abuse

    I’m a licensed therapist, as well as a fellow survivor of emotional abuse. Lisa’s deep dives are both insightful and accurate in terms of the insidious nature of psychological abuse, exposing the men (and the culture) that promote abuse of women beneath the mask of love and intimacy; Excellent and important work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blair's Account
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    I love how real Lisa is. She gets where we have been (or still are). It’s so refreshing to hear the truth. But in a positive way with advice to move fwd. Because nobody wants to be a victim.. but it often feels like there’s no hope against these ppl. It is very easy to get discouraged. But DON’T ..

    Listen to this great platform , pray, and take your power back! You are not alone…

    Thank you Lisa. I am sharing this with everyone I think can benefit.

    Btw I first found her on YouTube... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pilotswife94
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience notes the host's authenticity and passion for helping women reclaim power.
Listeners praise direct, no-nonsense guidance that validates survivor experiences.
Positive feedback on practical recovery tips and evidence-based resources.

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Why Women Get More Backlash for Naming Harm Than Men Get for Causing It | Reagan, Host of Buckle Up Babes S4E6
Q: Why do you think the narrative that women lie about abuse is so persistent?
The guests argue it stems from misogyny, privilege, and a cultural lens that minimizes women's experiences, especially when the perpetrator is a well-known or trusted figure.
I Survived a Con Artist. Here's How Abuse Works | S4E7
Q: So Nadine, can you just describe yourself a little bit, talk about your background and who you are?
I'm a licensed therapist with a PhD in somatic psychology who has lived through trauma bonding myself; I now help women recognize, escape, and heal from intimate partner violence.
Men, Accountability, and the Myth That Women Are the Problem with Lex | S3E4
Q: What do you think is really driving this lack of accountability in men?
It's the fear of having to recognize that a change might need to be made, stemming from a fear of vulnerability.
Men, Accountability, and the Myth That Women Are the Problem with Lex | S3E4
Q: What do you see when you hear men leave comments that are like 100 women versus accountability, implying that we don't have it and that men do?
Men perceive it as an attack, failing to recognize that calling out a behavior is not a reflection on their character, but an opportunity for learning.
He Knows, He Just Doesn’t Care. The Truth About Abuse and “Communication” w Aishia Grevenberg | S3E2
Q: Can you kind of explain what you meant by [the issue being sociological]?
The idea that patriarchy gives men the authority and the permission to use their dominance to intimidate people and to be purposely infantile.

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This show centers on identifying and recovering from abusive and coercive relationship dynamics. Across episodes, the host and guests dissect tactics like gaslighting, manipulation, boundary violations, and coercive entitlement, pairing clinical insight with survivor perspectives. Listeners can expect practical guidance on documenting abuse, setting boundaries, exiting unhealthy situations, and navigating post-separation challenges, all framed around empowering survivors to reclaim autonomy. A notable strength is the blend of psychotherapy, legal/technique frameworks, and lived experience, which helps translate complex concepts into actionable steps for healing and safety.

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1. Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
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Recent guests on Real Talk include:

1. Nadine Macaluso
2. Chantel Hyde
3. Robin Stern
4. Emma Davey
5. Bill Eddy
6. Dr. Les Carter
7. Brent MacLerie
8. Aishia Grevenberg

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